Number of jailed journalists reaches 15-year high

The number of journalists that have been arrested in the world has hit a 15-year high, with independent journalists bearing the brunt of this.

Zim journalists held overnight, freed

Four Zimbabwean journalists detained on Friday while covering the eviction of a police officer from a government lodging, have been released.

Fears grow for Anton Hammerl captured 39 days ago

Forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi admit holding British-based Anton Hammerl, but his wife and son have had no other news.

Durban lensman manhandled by VIP guards

A photographer allegedly assaulted by VIP protection unit bodyguards in Durban on Wednesday said he was thinking about pressing charges.

China: Western journalists 'fabricate' news

An official Chinese newspaper on Thursday accused foreign journalists in the country of fabricating news

Concourt dismisses application against editors

The Constitutional Court has dismissed an application for an order finding that over 80 editors and journalism professors are censoring Lara Johnstone

Complaints directorate to probe assault on photographer

Two police officers who attempted to arrest a photographer are to be investigated for assault, the Independent Complaints Directorate.

Zimbabwe quadruples foreign media licensing fees

Zimbabwe has quadrupled fees for local journalists working for international media organisations new regulations published on Thursday reported.

Rwandan prosecutor seeks 33-year term for journalist

A Rwandan prosecutor has asked for a 33-year prison sentence for the editor of a local independent newspaper accused of denying the 1994 genocide.

Sanef condemns arrest of journalists

The SA National Editors' Forum (Sanef) has added its voice to those condemning police for arresting two journalists.

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